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April 4, 2025

Dr. William Bryant is a man who wears many hats - and wears them well. By day, he serves as the City Councilman for Okmulgee’s Ward 1. By night, he works as a psychologist, helping individuals and fam...

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Community Prayer on the Square

April 4, 2025

The Okmulgee Association of Christian Leaders invites the public to join them downtown on Thursday April 10th at 6.30 p.m. for “Prayer on the Square,” according to Rev. Mickey Baldwin, Mayor of Okmulg...

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County approves final payment for courthouse upgrades

April 4, 2025

A range of routine county business items were reviewed and acted upon during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.The members heard a report from Okmulgee County Emer...

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OCEM Report

April 4, 2025

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management.--- Board of County Commissioners Meeting Attended the weekly Board of County Commissio...

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Ferreira wins Commissioner Dist. 1 race

April 4, 2025

Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls on April 1, to decide a slate of local, municipal, and school board races as well as a key state Senate seat. Unofficial results released early Wednesday morning, April 2, indicate a series of decisive wins in several contested races.--- Ferreira Wins County Commissioner RaceIn the race for Okmulgee County Commissioner for District 1 (unexpired term)...

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Okmulgee Community Theatre to present "Clue"

April 3, 2025

Get ready for mystery, mayhem, and murder - all with a comedic twist - as the Okmulgee Community Theatre brings CLUE back to the historic Orpheum Theatre stage this April. Based on the cult classic fi...

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Weekend tornadoes cause damage across county

April 2, 2025

A powerful storm system that swept across Okmulgee County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning produced at least two confirmed tornadoes, both rated EF-0 by the National Weather Service. Whil...

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ELECTION RESULTS

April 4, 2025

County Commissioner District 1 (Unexpired Term) Ernie Ferreira (R) 717 59.65% Barbarbra Cooks (D) 261 21.71% Chip Smalley (I) 224 18.64% State Senator District 8 (Unexpired) David Nelson 1,336 61.45% ...

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County Republicans to host U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin

April 4, 2025

The Okmulgee County Republicans are set to host an electrifying monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8, featuring U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, via Zoom.The meeting will take place at American Legion Po...

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April 4 Raise the Roof Gospel Concert |

April 4, 2025

Hoffman Baptist Church will host its “Raise the Roof #4” gospel concert Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will also take place from 5-6:30 p.m. The $8 meal will feature spaghett...

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Service Above Self in Action!

April 4, 2025

Last weekend, members of Okmulgee Rotary Club teamed up with the Okmulgee High School Baseball/ Softball Boosters to help serve fans at the Okmulgee County Softball Tournament. Groups such as these ar...

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HOROSCOPES

April 4, 2025

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a burst of energy propels you to move forward. It feels like everything is clicking, and you are full of ideas and brimming with contagious enthusiasm.TAURUS – Apr 21/May ...

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Free Speech in Crisis

April 4, 2025

Free speech cases in Lawton and Norman reveal how a toxic national discourse trickles down onto local politics.Despite superficially similar biographies, it would be hard to imagine two Oklahomans mor...

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Golden Demons rack up pair of wins

April 4, 2025

The Beggs Golden Demons baseball team put together an impressive pair of wins last week, fueled by explosive offense and strong pitching.--- Demons surge past Mannford with seven-run 5th The Beggs Gol...

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Lady Eagles face challenging stretch

April 4, 2025

The Morris Lady Eagles battled through a string of matchups against elite slowpitch teams, showing offensive spark despite lopsided final scores. Here’s a look at each contest.Fort Gibson 20, Morris 1...

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Bulldogs blaze the track at Wilburton

April 4, 2025

The Okmulgee High School track team delivered a powerful performance Thursday at the Wilburton High School Track Meet, walking away with a 2ndplace finish for the boys and a solid 6th-place standing f...

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Lady Demons rebound at Woodland Festival after loss

April 4, 2025

The Beggs Lady Demons softball squad bounced back from a narrow walk-off loss to earn back-toback victories at the Woodland Festival last Friday.- Shidler walk-off spoils Beggs’ comeback The Beggs Lad...

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Beggs Middle School Track Succeeds at Home Invitational

April 4, 2025

Beggs Middle School hosted the first home track meet in several years on Tuesday with big results during the Beggs Middle School Invitational. The 8th grade boys team, as well as the 7th grade girls t...

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Pirates walk it off against Cameron

April 4, 2025

In a game full of tension and late-inning drama, the Preston Pirates delivered a walk-off win Thursday against the Cameron Yellowjackets, earning a 4-3 victory in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.W...

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Happy Birthday Tony ‘True’ Steele III

Celebrating 1st birthday today, March 28th

By Patrick

March 28, 2025

Our sweet, funny, handsome, loving baby boy, Happy 1st birthday baby boy! Watching you grow this past year has been the most amazing, rewarding, humbling experiences we've been through yet we wouldn't...

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OCCJA recognizes CLEET graduates

March 21, 2025

The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) has had a busy and eventful month, celebrating achievements, welcoming new members, and advancing training programs that enhance both staff and i...

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Meet Your Officers

October 18, 2024

In this installment of Meet Your Officers, we had the privilege of sitting down with Deputy Chief Dennis Northcross of the Muscogee Nation Lighthorse Police Department. With over two decades of servic...

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Greenwood Rising: The Rise of Black Wall Street

October 18, 2024

The Okmulgee Times had the unique opportunity to sit down with Director Aaron Williams and actress Fatima Marie, who portrays Emma Gurley, to discuss their powerful new film on the legacy of Greenwood...

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Cop’s ex-wife has carried a secret for two decades

April 4, 2025

DEAR ABBY: I was married to a police officer for 20 years. It wasn’t a warm marriage. We divorced 20 years ago. Our one child is in his late 30s. I always put my son first and loved him with all my he...

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10 Years Ago (2015)

April 4, 2025

• Beggs teen Jesse Shepherd was injured in an accident on I-40. He was Life Flighted to St Francis in Tulsa, but was listed as stable. The accident was believed to have been caused by him ‘being sleep...

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Sign of Spring

April 4, 2025

“You’re from the Sooner State, eh? Isn’t that called ‘Tornado Alley?’” We Oklahomans have grown accustomed to being associated with such a dubious label. Not surprisingly so.My wife and I got another ...

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HHS Athlete Honored

April 4, 2025

Tayler Hamric of Henryetta High School, a member of the HHS wrestling team, is the latest senior to be named Luv Ford’s Athlete of the Week. Joining him is Coach Kaleb Stone. Presenting the award is M...

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Trinity Lutheran Church

April 4, 2025

This Sunday, April 6, is the 5th Sunday in Lent. The readings are from Genesis 22:1-4, Hebrews 9:11-15 and John 8:(42-45) 46-59.---In the temple Jesus said, “If anyone keeps my word, he will never see...